Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake
Tantillita canula
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusTantillita
- SpeciesTantillita canula (Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake)
1 Verified sightings at Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve From 2019 to 2026
6 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake
Tantillita canula, the Yucatán dwarf short-tail snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yucatecan Dwarf Short-tail Snake in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |